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Is the Great Recession Over?

About this column:

We asked people across our Patch communities if the recession is over for them, how they were affected and how they are coping.

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Columns

Is the Great Recession Over?

Local Businesses Encouraged by Improving Numbers, Sales
Lingering Economic Woes Stand in the Way of Recovery
Recession Still Dogs Niles, But One Bright Spot Appears
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Diaries of a Deerfield Mom

By Elizabeth Fish
Don't Hit and Run a 'CSI' Fan
The Black Sheep of My Family
Reality TV: The Train Wreck I Can’t Stop Watching
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Theater Review

Authentic 'Stella & Lou' Makes Case for Second Chances
'Whipping Man' Speaks Powerfully of Freedom
Goodman's 'Christmas Carol' Transforms Darkness To Light
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Warrior Watch

By Danny Katz
Missing School for a Lifechanging Experience
DHS Seniors Celebrate Homecoming
Everyone Needs Places To Go...And I Have Mine
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Welcome to Deerfield Patch

By Natalie Kaplan
Thanks For Logging On
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I Wish I Knew When

Don't Forget to Use Your Imagination
Trying Not to Sweat the Small Stuff
Write or Wrong?
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Cover to Cover

By Samantha Liss
Young Immigrant Lives In Two Worlds
The Last Meal: Defending an Accused Mass Murderer
The Last Meal: Defending An Accused Mass Murderer
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Patch Portrait

Polish Teacher Keeps Culture Alive
Restaurateur Kicks It Up a Notch
Longtime Veterinarian Switches to House Calls
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Whiz Kids

DHS Grad Passes On School For Peru
DHS Track Star Competes in Junior Olympics
Track Star Recruited by Illinois Wesleyan
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Apple Answers

By Blair Miller
How to Pick the Perfect iPad
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From Patch

By Melanie Santostefano and Tara May Tesimu
Patch Thanks League of Women Voters, Community, Candidates for Successful Debate
Patch Editor Shares Thoughts on Social Hosting
Introducing Our New Series About the Changing American Dream
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OMG PD

Police Crack Very Simple Phone Theft
Missing Sasquatch Last Seen In Wilmette
Home Invasion Leads to Dumbbell Attack
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North Shore Fashion

PHOTOS: Fourth of July Fashions
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Wow House

$4,395,000 Glencoe Home Features Theater, Batting Cage, Sports Court
$2M Northbrook Mansion With Theater, Bar
$1.85M Glenview Historical Treasure
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North Shore Foodie Finds

Northbrook's Only Food Truck Carries Classic Lucky Cakes
Bobby’s Turns Deli Food Into Gourmet Delight
Breakfast, Meet Dinner: Chicken and Waffles
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Patch on Politics

Sandack Says Illinois Should Keep Flat Income Tax
Income Taxes Leave You Feeling Flat?
ComEd Wants You to Pay More for Electricity You Used Last Year
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Caption This!

Caption This! Two Cats and a Car
Caption This! Hangover Dog
Caption This! Scaredy Cat
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Patch Chatter

Readers: Guns Are Not the Issue, It’s the People
One Injured in Atlanta School Shooting: How to Stop the Violence?
Lance Armstrong Sued for Fraud Over His Memoirs
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

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Disability Doesn't Even Slow Down Bridget Brown
Man Paralyzed in Prime of Life Never Stops Following His Passion
The Long Journey to Change Minds About Marriage Equality
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